New analysis of the Proposition 8 vote from 2008 shows that the ridiculous Yes On 8 TV ads had more of an effect than anyone first thought. And the results weren’t as close as it appeared, either. We’ve got a lot more work to do.

We talk to the queer vanguards of Harding University who made a ‘zine “to be a voice for the voiceless who are quietly dying inside the walls of our campus” and got banned by the administration.

So many awards, so little time.

Omg you are all so funny and smart and your hair is shiny, have an award or 10.

In which we discuss the most common misconceptions about polyamory and nonmonogamy in an attempt to help everyone be less stupid.

Prominent Republican official and former George W. Bush campaign manager Ken Mehlman has come out as gay, saying that “It’s taken me 43 years to become comfortable with this part of my life… It’s something I wish I had done years ago.”

With only ten days to go, the marriage equality fight in Maine heats up — we bring you the latest arguments from all sides on how to win this thing. Also, an interesting perspective on hate crimes and the war-spending budget attached to the Matthew Shepard Act.

“This woman found the riskiest, weirdest thing to be, at any particular moment, and then she became it.”

Costa Rica’s solution to Prop 8 was to not let voters pass one — an attempt to have a voter referendum banning civil unions was shot down by the nation’s top court. We support this policy, and want everyone to learn a lesson from our friends and neighbors in Latin America.

California judge dares to ask anti-equality lawyer how exactly gay marriage will affect opposite marriage. Another Prop 8 Crusader says the effect on him is being seen as a bigot for doing bigoted things. Also; Maine Update, Mormon squabbles, SECULAR SABOTAGE and … teletubbies?

Nepal is open for gay tourists and just announced it will add a transgender category to its Census. Nepal is deeply conservative. Other countries should feel embarrassed.

Some things change and some things stay the same, like kids getting bullied in school for their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Also, a new survey reveals that most Americans think gay families are kinda normal-ish.

Ahh Fox News and their polls. Let’s use our POWER OF THE INTERNET to really make our voices heard. Go here and vote “yes” (or really vote however you’d like, but I’m assuming you’ll pick ‘yes’?) Here’s the poll: Did Judge Make Right Call In Gay Marriage Case? Yes — Prop. 8 violates the Constitution. […]

Thankfully, the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Act means that when someone is attacked by a dozen people and the police are called to the scene, justice can finally be served. Or maybe that’s just wishful thinking.

Kristin Chenoweth does Kathy Griffin: Life on the D-List and Ryan Murphy announced a new musical TV collabo. Plus: Jennifer Beals is rocking Bette Porter power suits in the trailer for Ride-Along, Glee casting news, Real Exploitation on The Real L World?, Allen Ginsberg’s East Village, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and the trailer for Burlesque debuts.

Kagan will be the fourth female justice on the court.

Judge Walker will announce his decision this afternoon, so check back with us! Also, Prop 8 supporters are already trying to prevent even the chance of gays getting married, should Vaughn overrule Prop 8.

A crystal-clear explanation of all the sh*t we’ve done and what’s left to do, with lots of statistics about how much people like/don’t like us. You should read this post and educate yourself. Ever heard of “political gay panic”? It’s important. Also, #itsaprocess.

Did you read the Prop 8 Trial recaps? Even if you didn’t, you’ll LOVE the highlights from this 138-page ruling, it’s everything you’ve ever wanted to hear w/r/t your rights and the other side’s ridiculousness. Riese let me write this post because it’s easier than you reading the whole thing and cheaper than me going to therapy.

Happy Elena Kagan Confirmation Hearing Day! We give you the preview here. Also, thoughts on the future of gay marriage, hate from the Virginia attorney general, a women’s radio station in the West Bank, marriage in Iceland, and a look back at Stonewall on Pride weekend.